Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ransom Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ransom Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ransom, IL, covering approximately 64.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ransom Grade School's student population of 96 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ransom Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ransom Grade School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1977 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom Grade School's ranking?
Ransom Grade School is ranked #1977 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ransom Grade School?
96 students attend Ransom Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ransom Grade School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ransom Grade School?
Ransom Grade School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ransom Grade School offer ?
Ransom Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ransom Grade School part of?
Ransom Grade School is part of Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 School District.
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